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22-05-09, 21:52
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New Tires from MRF
Finally got around to installing the new MRF tires I purchased from Tony at Ag Tyres. I am pleased to advise that they do ride much better than the originals that came with the truck! They are 6 ply nylon and have a firm ride.
They do handle well at low sprreds, 25 mph. Have yet to take them on the road at a higher speed. Regards, Jim 
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28-05-09, 06:00
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Phase 2 - Week 2
Have started the second phase of the restoration of my F8 by beginning construction of the tool boxes. Have taken a different tack by first making a frame of 1 1/2" steel angle iron and strap to form a more sturdy set of boxes. Below are the pictures of the frame.
Bob, my welder, is going over to the metal supplier tomorrow and pick up a 12 guage sheet of steel for the skin and use their hydraulic shear to cut the pieces needed. They're charging us $50 an hour to use the shear...... Regards, Jim
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05-06-09, 00:09
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Phase 2 - Week 3
Have continued to work on the tool box and have most of the skin on the frame. Pictures will follow next week as the remainer will be completed over the weekend.
Finally ordered the second gas tank from Brian Asbury. When the truck arrived last year the second one was missing. He has a nice one which only needs to have the neck moved. Will also seal it. Pictures to follow when it's received. Obtained a set of drawings for the radio mast and had the parts plasma-cut and then bent to shape with a brake. Pictures of the before and after are below. Regards, Jim
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06-06-09, 07:02
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 ..I've been doing to much of this lately  Mike
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06-06-09, 20:11
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Radio Mast
Mike,
Will be glad to have one made up for you. However, because of the expense of setting up the plasma cutter at the metal fabricator I use as well as his and my welder's labor and the materials (10 gauge steel), I'll need to get at least orders for six before I have him make them up. The cost for each will be $125 plus shipping. Regards, Jim Last edited by Jim Price; 06-06-09 at 20:28. Reason: Listed incorrect cost for item described.
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01-07-09, 02:22
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Phase 2 - Week 7
Spent Weeks 4, 5 and 6 in Europe so nothing was done. However, this week we finished the final fitting of the tool boxes with their skins on. We also completed the spare tire braces and the tire holding bracket. See the attached pictures.
Regards, Jim PS Received the second gas tank in the mail and am off to the gas tank fabricator tomorrow morning for the repositioning of the filler tube. The tank I received had the tube on the edge of the tank instead of the top.
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03-08-09, 23:42
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Phase 3 - Week 11
Got the all the pieces to the aerial mast, both gas tanks, spare tire holder and tool boxes back from the painter and installed them this past week.
Having ordered the paint a numer of times the finish on some parts has more gloss than on others so have made plans to have the whole truck sprayed one last time. It appears that there was not a consistent measure of hardener added to the various batches. Before that's done, however, we need to have the bows made. Emailed the drawings we prepared last week to the metal fabricator today. Hopefully that won't be a time-consuming job for him to do. Will be contacting a local tent and awning company this week to see about the canvas for the cover. Below are some pictures of the completed work.
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